For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,512 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Tacoma are Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Tahoma High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Mount Tahoma High School and Oakland High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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